Summer Library Assistant

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Summer Student: Library Assistant (courtesy of Canada Summer Jobs)

About the Library

Everyone at The Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, no matter what your role, works together for the betterment of the people, the community, and the organization we serve.

We bring our best selves to work, delight in helping others, and have an abiding passion for service excellence. Each of us excels in the personal qualities and skills that are essential to our work and the Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library Team.

This position is subsidized by Canada Summer Jobs and requires an energetic student who would like to learn more about the community and working within a library. The position provides 30 hours per week for a period of 9 weeks during our TD Summer Reading Program initiative. (July- August).

Compensation: $19.45 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation.

Responsibilities include:

· General clerical, circulation, and reference service tasks.

· Checking in and out library material for patrons.

· Assisting patrons in locating library material and placing holds.

· Registering patrons and maintaining patron records.

· Processing, organizing and shelving library material.

· Assists in the delivery of library programming under the direction of the Library Services Coordinator, Branch Coordinators and CEO.

· Performs duties in accordance with the Library’s Health and Safety Policies and

Procedures.

· Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualification/Eligibility

· Must be a student (aged 15-30)

· Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident

· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. (This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the summer job).

· For successful applicants aged 18 or over, a satisfactory current Criminal Record Check is required.

· Driver’s License would be ideal or the ability to transfer as needed between library branches during program delivery.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks

Pay: $19.45 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person